Lauren Hemp has hailed the impending first £1m transfer in the women's game as "great to see" and proof of the growing interest in the sport.

Arsenal will break the women’s transfer record when they sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool for a world record fee of £1 million.

Arsenal have had a world-record bid accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith, which is set to make her the first £1m transfer in women’s football. As first reported by the Guardian, the Gunners have beat competition from several clubs - including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea - to sign the 20-year-old Canada international.